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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
93
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 28 25 28 111
New York KnicksKnicks 25 12 29 27 93

After Action Report

The Mavericks downed the Knicks 111-93. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Knicks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.